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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,515

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 7,690      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 3,980 3,980 3,980  
Lighting Package 890 890        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   1,095 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 790 790 790  
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Heated front seats 690          
Satellite radio 500 500 750 750 750 750
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750 1,020 1,020   1,020
Class III trailer hitch 490 490        
Proximity key   1,080 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
18-way adaptive power front seats     480 1,815 1,815  
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Wood trim     995 1,340 1,340 345
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     615 615 615 365
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     590 590 590 590
Convenience Package       4,520 4,520  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 0      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 2,542 2,542 2,542  
Lighting Package 828 828        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Heated front seats 642          
Satellite radio 465 465 638 638 638 638
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698 0 0   0
Class III trailer hitch 456 456        
Proximity key   1,004 0 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats     0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0 293
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     502 502 502 502
Convenience Package       0 0  
Options (change) 16,990 14,680 20,490 20,095 19,075 6,650
Options (change) 15,804 13,655 4,694 4,694 4,694 2,445
Destination 775 775 975 975 975 975
Total Price $57,515 $63,955 $69,165 $85,470 $87,750 $113,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,249
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$57,515$63,955$69,165$85,470$87,750$113,625
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,205-2,605-1,730-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,515$63,680$67,960$82,865$86,020$109,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$14,905$18,060$41,610

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 $125
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 $400
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,305$6,235$7,635$6,760$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,205$2,605$1,730$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-99-173-112-122

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.0 in
Length188.5 in190.8 in
Width75.2 in76.3 in
Height69.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested352591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405087%
Total Not Requested59013%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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